Mica; Powder Price in Belarus - 2022

Contents:

1. Mica; Powder Price in Belarus (CIF) - 2022
2. Mica; Powder Price in Belarus (FOB) - 2022
3. Mica; Powder Imports in Belarus
4. Mica; Powder Exports in Belarus

Mica; Powder Price in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

The average mica; powder import price stood at $544 per ton in 2022, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 57% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $823 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($3,486 per ton), while the price for India ($318 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+26.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Mica; Powder Price in Belarus (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average mica; powder export price amounted to $548 per ton, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 72%. The export price peaked at $1,646 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($3,810 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine totaled $328 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (-2.4%).

Mica; Powder Imports in Belarus

In 2022, purchases abroad of mica; powders decreased by -49.6% to 228 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 33%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 469 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mica; powder imports declined remarkably to $124K in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $206K, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Mica; Powder to Belarus in 2022:

1. Russia (153.8 tons)
2. Germany (25.2 tons)
3. India (15.3 tons)
4. Poland (3.1 tons)

Mica; Powder Exports in Belarus

In 2022, overseas shipments of mica; powders increased by 8.9% to 332 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn.

In value terms, mica; powder exports rose markedly to $182 in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment.

Top Export Markets for Mica; Powder from Belarus in 2022:

1. Ukraine (311.0 kg)
2. Russia (21.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform